Chetan Sharma

Cricketer

Indian Ludhiana, Punjab, India

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Quick Info

ProfessionCricketer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth03/01/1966
Age60 years
BirthplaceLudhiana, Punjab, India

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Bio/Wiki

Nickname(s)Nanu
Famous forFirst bowler to take a hat-trick in Cricket World Cup (1987)

Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm
Weight65 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolDAV School, Sector-7, Chandigarh
College/UniversityDAV college under Kurukshetra University in Ambala
Educational QualificationsBachelor of Arts from Kurukshetra University in 1986

Personal Life

ReligionHindu
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Political InclinationBJP
Address#3523, Sector 35-D, Chandigarh

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date01/07/1990

Family

FatherM. L. Sharma
MotherName
SiblingsSister - Rakesh Sharma
SpouseRamani Sharma
Children
UncleYashpal Sharma (former Indian cricketer)

Career

International Debut
ODI7 December 1983 against West Indies at Keenan Stadium, Jamshedpur, India
Test17 October 1984 against Pakistan at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan
Last Match
ODI11 November 1994 against West Indies at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, India
Test28 April 1989 against West Indies at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica
Retirement1996
Domestic/State Team
  • Punjab
  • Haryana
  • Bengal
Coach/MentorDesh Prem Azad (Dronacharya Awardee)
Batting StyleRight-handed
Bowling StyleRight-arm fast medium
Records
  • He is the first bowler to take a hattrick in a World Cup.
  • First bowler to take a hat-trick in a Cricket World Cup (1987 against New Zealand)
  • First Indian bowler to take a hat-trick in ODI format
Batting Stats
TestHe played 23 matches in which he scored 396 runs in 27 innings with an average of 22.00; his highest score was 54. He scored only 1 half century, and he hit 32 fours and 1 sixes. He remained not out for 9 times, and he has 2 ducks to his name.
ODIHe played 65 matches in which he scored 456 runs in 35 innings with an average of 24.00 and strike rate of 90.48; his highest score was 101 runs not out. He scored only 1 century, and he hit 31 fours and 4 sixes. He faced 504 balls. He remained not out for 16 times, and he has 3 ducks to his name.
Bowling Stats
TestHe played 23 matches in which he took 61 wickets in 27 innings. With an average of 35.46 and economy of 3.74, he gave 2163 runs. He delivered 3470 balls, and his strike rate was 56.89. His best bowling in a match was 10/188, and his best bowling in an inning was 6/58.
ODIHe played 65 matches in which he took 67 wickets in 35 innings. With an average of 34.87 and economy of 4.94, he gave 2336 runs. He delivered 2835 balls, and his strike rate was 42.31. His best bowling in a match was 3/22.
Fielding Stats
TestThere are 7 catches to his name.
ODIThere are 7 catches to his name.
Post-Retirement CareerCricket commentator and cricket academy owner in Panchkula, Haryana. Served as Chief Selector of BCCI starting December 2019.
AwardsIndian Cricket Cricketer of the Year - 1984

Favourites

Batsman
Most attacking batsmanVivian Richards
Most difficult batsman to dismissSunil Gavaskar
FoodTandoori Chicken
ActressTina Munim
Film
BollywoodHumraaz
TV ShowPhool Khile Hai Gulshan Gulshan
Singer
MaleMohammed Rafi
FemaleAsha Bhosle
Soft drinkLimca

Style Quotient

Cars Collection
  • Santro car
  • Honda City car
  • Honda CRV car

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He made his first-class debut at 17 for the Punjab team.
2. His first five-wicket haul in test cricket was against Sri Lanka in September 1985, where he took 5 wickets.
3. In that same 3-match test series, he took 14 wickets.
4. During the 3-match test series against England, he took 16 wickets as India won 2-0.
5. He took 10 wickets in the third test at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
6. His name was added to the Wall of Fame in Lord’s after taking a 5-wicket haul.
7. He claimed 17 wickets in the 1985-1986 Benson & Hedges World Series Cup.
8. He got hit for a six by Pakistani batsman Javed Miandad on the final ball of the 1985-1986 Austral-Asia Cup match.
9. He secured a hattrick in the 1987 World Cup against New Zealand.
10. In a test match against Australia, he scored 54 runs as a night watchman.
11. He became a cricket commentator post his retirement.
12. He contested elections from Faridabad and later joined BJP as a sports convener.
13. He served as the chief selector of BCCI in December 2019.
14. He enjoyed playing Handball and Table tennis in addition to cricket.
15. His coach Desh Prem Azad mentored famous cricketers like Kapil Dev.
16. His sister appeared on Kaun Banega Crorepati.
17. He established a coaching academy in Panchkula, Haryana.
18. He is the nephew of former Indian cricketer Yashpal Sharma.
19. He secured a hat-trick in the 1987 World Cup against New Zealand.
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